Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simmer All Night | 1999 | Geralyn Dawson | Buy |
| 2 | The Bad Luck Wedding Cake | 1998 | Geralyn Dawson | Buy |
| 3 | Sizzle All Day | 2000 | Geralyn Dawson | Buy |
| 4 | The Bad Luck Wedding Dress | 1996 | Geralyn Dawson | Buy |
| 5 | The Bad Luck Wedding Night | 2001 | Geralyn Dawson | Buy |
| 6 | Her Bodyguard | 2005 | Geralyn Dawson | Buy |
| 7 | Her Scoundrel | 2005 | Geralyn Dawson | Buy |
| 8 | Her Outlaw | 2007 | Geralyn Dawson | Buy |
The Bad Luck Brides series by Geralyn Dawson blends Texas history, superstition, and romance across eight books. The series began with The Bad Luck Wedding Dress (1996), which introduced a dressmaker whose creations seem to bring bad luck to every bride who wears them.
Later entries like Her Bodyguard, Her Scoundrel, and Her Outlaw shifted the focus to a new generation of characters while keeping the same lively Texas backdrop. The series is known for its humor, strong female leads, and the mix of historical detail with lighthearted storytelling.